macchiato recipe

The espresso macchiato, simply called a caffé macchiato in Italy, is the original form of this drink. In this case, the milk stains the espresso.

The point of this drink is to have an espresso slightly moderated or subdued by a splash of milk. Compared to other espresso-based drinks, the macchiato tips the espresso to milk scale the furthest towards espresso.

This drink is prepared by first pulling a shot of espresso, as normal. Then just a dash of steamed milk and a bit of foam are poured on top.

Traditional Macchiato Recipe

oz espresso

oz Steamed Milk

Pull a shot of espresso - we used...

Pull a shot of espresso - we used 16.5 grams of ground coffee to pull a 2 ounce shot.

Steam your milk until your pitcher feels warm,...

Steam your milk until your pitcher feels warm, but not overly hot in your hand.

Add just a dash (about a half of...

Add just a dash (about a half of an ounce) of steamed milk to your shot of espresso to "stain" it with just a bit of milk.

This creamy salted caramel macchiato is just the right amount sweet and salty and tastes better than any drink you can buy in a coffee shop!

Salted Caramel Macchiato

sugar

tbsp butter

heavy cream

sea salt

Salted Caramel Macchiato:1 cup milk

½ tbsp salted caramel sauce

shots espresso

First make the salted caramel sauce. Heat the sugar on a saucepan over medium to high heat. Continue to heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts into a brown liquid (about 5 minutes).

Once the sugar has melted, reduce the heat to low. Wait a couple minutes for the pan to cool down. Stir in the butter and whisk until it is evenly mixed into the melted sugar. It may look like the butter won’t blend in, but continue to whisk the mixture and it will.

With the pan still on low heat, mix in the cream, one tablespoon at a time. If the cream sizzles, the pan is too hot. If you find the brown sugar mixture is starting to form a clump, increase the heat slightly and it will melt again.

Remove the pan from the stove and pass the sauce through a fine mesh sieve. Mix in the sea salt. Let the syrup cool for 5 to 10 minutes before using it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Next make the salted caramel macchiato. Heat the milk on a saucepan over medium heat, bringing it almost to a boil. Don’t let the milk boil or scald. When there is a lot of steam coming off of it (about 3 minutes), remove the milk from the stove and pour it into a tall glass, on top of the salted caramel sauce.

With a handheld frother, froth the milk with the salted caramel sauce until the milk doubles in volume and the sauce is fully dissolved.

Pour the frothed milk over the hot espresso. Optionally, top with extra salted caramel sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Skip the lines at Starbucks and whip up this apple crisp macchiato in the comfort of your own home. Made with apple syrup and flavors of cinnamon, this iced coffee drink is perfect for the fall.

Apple Crisp Macchiato Recipe

granny smith apple (diced)

apple cider

water

brown sugar

cinnamon

milk

apple syrup (or to taste)

shot espresso

Combine the diced apple, apple cider, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan set over medium heat.

Cook

Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sugar is dissolved. Remove the syrup from the heat and set it aside to steep for 15 minutes.

Strain

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, making sure to press out the apples to extract all of the flavor!

Chill

Place the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to make the macchiato.

For the Apple Syrup

Combine

Combine the milk and apple syrup in a tall glass.

Fill

Fill the glass with ice and top with the espresso. Drizzle over additional syrup, if desired.

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